Supply and Distribution of Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider. There may be some incidental requests for members to buy minerals or bar requisites on this Framework Agreement on a ‘one stop shop’ basis.
A two stage procurement process will be carried out and suppliers successful at stage 1 (PQQ) will be taken through to tender stage.
During the tender process there will be a sampling session at the ITT stage. TUCO Ltd will be assisted by an independent industry expert in sampling of products. TUCO Ltd reserves the right to make a charge of up to £100+ VAT, which shall be invoiced by TUCO Ltd to distributors who submit a tender return. This will contribute 50 % towards the cost of each product sampled.
Stage 2 documents have been uploaded as a zip file at the PQQ Stage as part of new EU Regulations. Please do not complete these documents at this stage.

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes

II.1.8)Lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

II.1.9)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract

II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:

The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is ranged between 45 000 000-55 000 000 GBP excluding VAT based on information provided by clients. During the life of the Framework Appointment TUCO Ltd may open up the contract to additional Local Authorities and Further Education establishments. Whilst we cannot give a totally accurate figure for take-up (and no level of usage is guaranteed), based on historical data we would estimate the maximum value of the contract as 55 000 000 GBP and indicate a likely minimum value of 45 million pounds.

II.2.2)Information about options

Options: yes
Description of these options: 2 x 1 year extension periods following the 2 year contract.
Provisional timetable for recourse to these options:
in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)

II.2.3)Information about renewals

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)

Information about lots

Lot No: 1Lot title: Beers & Ciders

1)Short description

A national framework agreement for the Supply and Distribution of beers and ciders.

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

24322500, 15941000, 15960000, 15940000, 15961000

3)Quantity or scope

4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

5)Additional information about lots

Lot No: 2Lot title: Spirits & Fortified Wines

1)Short description

A national framework agreement for the Supply and Distribution of spirits and Fortified Wines.

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

15911000, 15931200, 15931100, 15931000, 15942000, 15930000, 15911100

3)Quantity or scope

4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

5)Additional information about lots

Lot No: 3Lot title: Core Wines and All Wines

1)Short description

A national framework agreement for the Supply and Distribution of Core Wines and All Wines.

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

15930000, 15931200, 15940000, 15931100, 15931000, 15942000

3)Quantity or scope

4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address of the contracting authority of this contract notice. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the high court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.

VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained